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Press Release
National Educational tour about the Migrant Tragedy in the Central America-Mexico-U.S. Corridor
October 14, 2011 - 5:16pm
As part of the SOMOS/WE ARE initiative NALACC presents a National Educational tour about the Migrant Tragedy in the Central America-Mexico-U.S. Corridor
Centro in the News
Simmons should rethink the word “illegal”
October 7, 2011 - 1:53pm
OP-ED
No human being is illegal. I will repeat that: no HUMAN BEING is ILLEGAL. Yes, things and actions can be illegal, but a person cannot be illegal. Yet, in the United States the general public hears this word used all the time in the media and by politicians when immigration is discussed.
Event
Screening of the Documentary "The Invisibles."
October 5, 2011 - 10:01pm
SAVE THE DATE!
Centro Presente’s Youth Program, ‘Pintamos Nuestro Mundo,’ and the youth program of CORES invite you to a screening of the documentary “The Invisibles.”
With the special participation of Father Alejandro Solalinde, a Mexican Catholic priest dedicated to the protection and defense of migrant persons transiting in Mexico.
WHEN: Friday, October, 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Press Release
Just Communities/Comunidades Justas Campaign Next ACTIONS!
October 3, 2011 - 7:30am
Just Communities/Comunidades Justas Campaign
Next ACTIONS!
No more anti-immigrant sentiment in MA.
Centro in the News
Bowler: Immigrant plan not needed here
September 30, 2011 - 2:10pm
Bowler: Immigrant plan not needed here
Posted: 09/30/2011 12:05:44 AM EDT
Friday September 30, 2011
BOSTON — A controversial immigration enforcement program that has been embraced by three sheriffs in the state won’t be implemented in Berkshire County.
Centro in the News
Sheriffs in town blast gov over immigration laws
September 30, 2011 - 2:01pm
Sheriffs in town blast gov over immigration laws
Protesters defend lack of enforcement
By Chris Cassidy
Thursday, September 29, 2011 -
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Centro in the News
Calls Intensify For A Crackdown On Illegal Immigration
September 29, 2011 - 9:45pm
THE STATE HOUSE — The struggle over how to enforce immigration laws in Massachusetts is heating up. A group of local sheriffs is trying to deputize their jail officials to check the immigration status of people in their lockups. This comes after a number of high-profile incidents involving immigrants in the state.
In 2013, if you’re arrested and booked in the state of Massachusetts your fingerprints will be forwarded on to U.S. immigration officials. If you’re here illegally, this could get you deported.
Cracking Down On Illegal Immigration
Centro in the News
Sheriffs push to deport illegal immigrants
September 29, 2011 - 2:08pm
BOSTON — Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins wants to deport 123 criminal aliens — 10 percent of the 1,200 county inmates under his supervision — back to their homelands with the help of federal immigration officials.
“I’m interested in people arrested for committing crimes and being held in our institution. They need to be identified and sent out of the country,” Cousins said Wednesday.
Centro in the News
Bristol sheriff equates illegal immigrants to terrorists
September 29, 2011 - 11:39am
BOSTON — Three Republican sheriffs warned Wednesday that the Bay State is becoming a “magnet” for illegal immigrants and vowed to crack down — with or without Gov. Deval Patrick’s support — during a press conference that became chaotic when sign-holding protesters began shouting counterpoints.
Centro in the News
Immigration talks reach boiling point
September 28, 2011 - 11:39pm
The controversy over the federal illegal immigration program Secure Communities reached a boiling point yesterday with stakeholders on both sides doing what they could to advance or stop the program.
Opponents of the program, which refers arrested illegal immigrants to federal immigration officials, put an end to a State House press conference by legislators and county sheriffs who argued for its expansion statewide.
